STUDY GUIDE
Monday, November 9: The Price Of Commitment; Read 2 Chronicles 31:20-21. The Bible describes King Hezekiah as a leader who “did what was good and right and true before the Lord.” The price of commitment can involve a change of lifestyle, loneliness, criticism, faith in God and daily discipline.
Tuesday, November 10: If They Respect You, They Follow; Read Mark 1:17-18. People don’t follow others by accident. They follow individuals whose leadership they respect. The more leadership ability a person has, the quicker he or she recognizes leadership in others. When people get to know one another, it doesn’t take long for them to recognize the strongest leaders and follow them.
Wednesday, November 11: Choosing a Leadership Model; Read 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7. As leaders, we are responsible for finding good models to emulate. Give great thought to which leaders that you follow, because they will determine your course as a leader and the success of your group.
Thursday, November 12: Spend Minutes Wisely; Read Psalm 39: 4-5. A leader needs to know if the task is worth the time investment. What would happen if the leader wasn’t the one doing the task? Is there someone else who could do it just as well, and for whom the task would be time better spent? A good leader makes wise use of everyone’s time.
Friday, November 13: Evaluate, Then Empower: Read 1 Timothy 3:1. The place to start empowering people is by evaluating them. Remember that everyone has the potential to succeed. Your job is to see the potential, find out what he or she lacks, and equip him or her with what they need to succeed. Look for knowledge, skill and most of all desire.
Saturday, November 14: The Easy Way To Gain Leadership; Read Proverbs 1:7. Wisdom can be a leader’s best friend, especially in times of decision. The most influential person in a group is the one who has the wisdom to draw a conclusion that works for the group. Proverbs provides us with guidance on decision making.
( Leadership: Baker; Thomas Nelson Inc. 2003.)
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